Race Story--October 7
The masters run from stalking youth
The Ironman's greatest competitors were severely tested Saturday. Howling winds and a field of powerful young challengers took their toll. Mark Allen weathered the attack. Paula Newby-Fraser did not. Here's the story of this epic struggle.

Race Story--October 7
It was Paula's finest hour
Paula Newby-Fraser struggled to finish the `95 Ironman in Hawaii, but in the process a new star was born--in Karen Smyers--and an old star sparkled brighter than ever.

1996 Hawaiian Ironman coverage

Live Reports--October 7
Every step you take . . .
Triathlete Online and Outside Online delivered live coverage of the 1995 Ironman from Hawaii. It was a brutal day of high winds, but a record was set in the swim by Lars Jorgensen, seen here switching to the bike. Photo by C. Rucker.

Fresh Photos--October 7
Images from the `95 Ironman
Images from the pre-race events and action pics from the course.

`95 Results--October 7
Official times from the Ironman:
Top 100 | 100-200 | 200-300 | 300-400 | 400-500

News from the course--October 6
Final notes the night before
Our correspondents cruise the scene as hundreds of hard-bodied triathletes get ready for the biggest event in multi-sport competition. And a closing chapter: Paula Newby-Fraser announces she'll retire after the race.

Tips from the Master--October 5
Dave Scott shares his intimate knowledge
Two years ago, Dave Scott described what racers will encounter as they struggle over 140 miles of Ironman obstacles--some physical, some mental. Here are his thoughts on key stages of the race, as published by Triathlete.

Anticipating Ironman--October 3
Waiting at Waikoloa
The Ironman Machines--Paula Newby-Fraser and Mark Allen--are well-tuned for this year's race. And Greg Welch, the 1994 winner and persistent challenger to the Mark Allen reign, is in great shape with plans to dispel all doubts that he's the new king. It is a sacred time on sacred ground, and prayers can be heard all around. Here's the view from the course.

Anticipating Ironman--October 3
The 1995 Ironman: makings of a masterpiece?
It was going to be triathlon's version of Mt. Rushmore, a monument to greatness. Thanks to the limited, 17-year history of the Ironman, nearly every significant player in the history of the men's field would be there at something close to peak potential. Allen, Scott, Welch. Then, the field started to shift.

Retrospective--October 3
A dozen hot finishes
A look back at some of the great moments in Ironman history, the upsets and staggering finishes, the battles and quirky episodes.

Profiles from the course--October 3
Some of the names to watch
As the field spreads across the Ironman course on Saturday, expect to find some of these names setting the pace at the front of the field.

More profiles from the course--October 3
Other interesting people you'll meet at Ironman
The Ironman draws a wide and unusual mix of humans, including Sister Madonna, the Iron Gents, and the rumbling giant Darryl Haley.

Anticipating Ironman--October 3
The Ironman odds-makers speak
So you want to make a little scratch wagering on the 1995 Ironman. Check these odds and settle in for the drama to unfold . . . the field is ready for some surprises

The 1995 Competitors
Listed by last name: A-D | E-H | I-L | M-P | Q-T | U-Z

Ironman archives
Record finishes--overall
Record split times--overall
Record finishes--by age group

Past Outside articles
Hey, You Got Cottage Cheese Fat on My Prayer Flags, October 1995
The Man Just Won't Go Away, January 1995
Dave Scott, The Imperishable Hulk, October 1994
The Souls of Two Machines, January 1993
Mark Allen, Astral Jock, March 1991